John Deere 111
The John Deere 111 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 399 cc 24.4 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (listed): 11 hp / 8.2 kW. Transmission: Peerless 801. Operating weight: 445 lbs 201 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (listed): 11 hp / 8.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
2.5 gal
9.5 L
Transmission
Peerless 801
Operating Weight
445 lbs
201 kg
Overview
![]() | 1979 - 1985
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Lawn tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $2,279 in 1983 | |
Variants | |
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111 | gear transmission |
111H | hydrostatic transmission |
John Deere 111 Engine | |
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11HP Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.5 gal
9.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 111 Transmission | |
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5-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Mid PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Front tire | 15x6.00-6 |
Rear tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 108, 111,112L ,116, and 116H (OMM88424-J4) published in 1984 | |
Lawn Tractors and Mowers published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors and Riding Mowers published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Lawn Tractors & Riding Mowers 1983 published by John Deere | |
Riding Mowers & Lawn Tractors published in 1985, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 399 cc / 24.4 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 252707 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 399 cc
24.4 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.625 inches
87 x 67 mm |
Power | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | AC CS-45 |
Champion CJ-8 | |
Autolite A79 | |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless 801
Transmission | Peerless 801 |
Type | belt-driven gear |
Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 1.125 qts
1.1 L |
Peerless gear transmission operated with right-hand gear selector and left-foot clutch pedal. Clutch must be used to change gears but tractor does not need to be stopped to change forward gears. Tractor should be stopped before changing forward/reverse direction. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 111 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6.00-6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 18x8.50-8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44.7 inches
113 cm |
Length | 61.9 inches
157 cm |
Height | 39.4 inches
100 cm |
Weight | 445 lbs
201 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Overall width | 49.7 inches
126 cm |
Cut height | 1 to 4 inch
2 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.4 hrs
Approximately 4.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.5 gal / 9.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.6 gal/hr (2.2 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere Lawn Tractors John Deere 111.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)11 hp
Kilowatts (kW)8.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)11.2 PS
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